Illustrations, surface pattern design & handmade goods

Month: May 2015

I've really been enjoying getting my garden looking nice this year. One of my main aims was to add colour to it, because it was a bit bland. We've bought new fences, and we cleaned the slabs (our garden is paved) with a pressure washer.This made the garden look a bit cleaner and a bit … Continue reading DIY hanging garden containers!

The Needlepoint Book, first published in 1976, has been updated and revised, making it an even bigger, more reliable turn-to book for everything you need to know about needlepoint. And I mean EVERYTHING. As a complete newbie to needlepoint (aside from embroidering "B" labels for my berets!) I will admit I found this book a … Continue reading Book Review – The Needlepoint Book by Jo Ippolito Christensen

The Jewelry Recipe Book by Nancy Soriano is ideal for those who are just starting their jewellery-making adventures. Filled with gorgeous pictures and minimal text, this book is just a delight to browse for inspiration. The projects, which use everyday items and easy-to-find supplies and equipment, makes it the perfect go-to book for a make … Continue reading Book Review: The Jewelry Recipe Book by Nancy Soriano